SUE Crew Chief — Field Lead for Utility Mapping

GEL Engineering, LLC; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k plan with employer matching

Paid Time Off and holidays

Disability insurance

Job summary

GEL Solutions seeks a SUE Crew Chief to lead field operations in Raleigh, NC, directing utility designation, mapping, and vacuum excavation tasks while prioritizing safety, quality, and productivity. You will train field technicians and ensure data accuracy for client projects.

Responsibilities include operating electromagnetic locating tools, interpreting records and drawings, and coordinating with project managers, owners, and crews to deliver defensible, timely results.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of utility locating experience.
• Minimum 3 years of SUE experience.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and customer-service skills.
• Practical knowledge of the SUE process and Quality Levels D through A.
• Proficiency with Radiodetection RD, Metrotech Vivax, or similar locating equipment.
• Practical experience with Ground Penetrating Radar systems.
• Experience using vacuum excavation equipment for utility investigations.
• Ability to read and interpret utility records, plans, and construction drawings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct daily SUE field operations and coordinate utility designation and mapping activities.
• Operate electromagnetic utility locating equipment and GPR systems.
• Perform Quality Level D through A investigations using SUE principles and equipment.
• Perform and oversee utility investigations using vacuum excavation equipment.
• Read and interpret utility records, as-built plans, construction drawings, and field conditions.
• Train and mentor SUE technicians and other field personnel.
• Ensure safety procedures, client requirements, and quality-control practices are followed.
• Perform quality-control reviews of field data and utility mapping deliverables.
• Communicate effectively with project managers, survey crews, utility owners, contractors, and clients.
• Maintain field equipment, vehicles, daily reports, field notes, and electronic documentation.
• Support survey and geospatial operations as project needs require.

Skills

utility locating

leadership

communication

customer-service

Microsoft Office 365

read plans & records

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Radiodetection RD

Metrotech Vivax

Ground Penetrating Radar

Vacuum excavation equipment

Job description

GEL Solutions seeks a SUE Crew Chief to lead field operations in Raleigh, NC, directing utility designation, mapping, and vacuum excavation tasks while prioritizing safety, quality, and productivity. You will train field technicians and ensure data accuracy for client projects.

Responsibilities include operating electromagnetic locating tools, interpreting records and drawings, and coordinating with project managers, owners, and crews to deliver defensible, timely results.